Microwave Cottage Cheese Fudge Brownie: Single Serving, High Protein

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my ongoing cottage cheese protein adventure. Today, I’m doing something a little different. I’m sharing a ‘recipe’ that I actually make and eat as a complete meal. Yes, you read that right – dessert for dinner!

Why Dessert for Dinner?

Okay, before you judge, let me explain. I don’t do this every night, or even every week. This is a very occasional thing, reserved for those moments when my dark chocolate cravings hit a fever pitch. I’m just not a salty craving person – I’m not tempted by chips, candy, cookies, or cakes. But dark chocolate? That’s my weakness. And sometimes, that weakness translates into a full-blown fudge brownie for dinner kind of night.

Adding cottage cheese into the mix is a way to boost the protein, which means that even though this is an indulgence for my palette, my body is still getting the fuel it needs.

Why Cottage Cheese?

I know, I know, cottage cheese isn’t exactly a traditional dessert ingredient. But hear me out! It’s packed with protein, relatively low in calories, and surprisingly versatile. It also helps to create a really creamy texture without adding a ton of fat. If you’re not a fan of the taste, don’t worry, the chocolate flavor completely masks it.

Final Thoughts

This might not be everyone’s cup of tea (or bowl of cottage cheese!), but it works for me. It’s a way to indulge my chocolate cravings without completely derailing my healthy eating habits. It’s important to listen to your body and find what works for you. And sometimes, that means having dessert for dinner… with a side of cottage cheese!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
• 1 whole egg
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, or maple syrup)
• Chocolate chips to taste (for topping)
• Pinch of salt
• Vanilla extract (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Prepare the Dish
• Lightly grease a microwave-safe dish or small bowl with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. This helps prevent the brownie from sticking to the dish.
• Add all ingredients except chocolate chips into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the batter into your dish, sprinkle chips on top.
• Step 3: Assemble the Brownie
• Microwave the brownie for 1.5 to 2 minutes. For a gooey center, microwave for 1.5 minutes. If you prefer a more cake-like texture, opt for 2 minutes.
• Cool and enjoy!

NOTE

Use a larger microwave dish than you think you’ll need. The mixture will bubble up and drip over the sides making a mess if the dish is to small.

SECRET INGREDIENT

Instant Coffee…. this is my prefered way of making this recipe. Anything that has a rich chocolate flavor always tastes better with a hint of coffee to me. Add as much or as little as you like. I’d start with 1/2 tsp and adjust from there.